Tyrant of the Sea
Synopsis
In 1803, the only thing standing between Napoleon and his plan of world domination is England and the British Navy. The admiralty, learning that Napoleon has assembled an invasion fleet decides to send out one of its vessels to destroy it the French flagship under cover of fog. Forced out of retirement, ruthless, tyrannical and temperamental Captain William Blake is put in command. He wields his command with sadistic fury until an epidemic of scurvy attacks the crew and, when he refuses to go ashore for needed provision, mutiny and insubordination results...and, then, the French flagship arrives.
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Rhys Williams
William Blake
Ron Randell
Eric Hawkins
Valentine Perkins
Betsy Blake
Doris Lloyd
Elizabeth Blake
Lester Matthews
Horatio Nelson
Harry Cording
Sampson Edwards
Terry Kilburn
Dick Savage
Maurice Marsac
Phillipe Daumer
William Fawcett
Shawn O'Donnell
Ross Elliott
Howard Palmer
Don C. Harvey
Moriarty
James Fairfax
Oliver Sibley
Stanley Andrews
Officer (uncredited)
Frank Ferguson
Officer (uncredited)
Percy Helton
Crewman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Burt, Robert Libott
- Original Title
- Tyrant of the Sea
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Frank Burt, Robert Libott
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Burt
Writer
Robert Libott
Writer
Lew Landers
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tyrant of the Sea.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tyrant of the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tyrant of the Sea about?
In 1803, the only thing standing between Napoleon and his plan of world domination is England and the British Navy. The admiralty, learning that Napoleon has assembled an invasion fleet decides to send out one of its vessels to destroy it the French flagship under cover of fog. Forced out of retirement, ruthless, tyrannical and temperamental Captain William Blake is put in command. He wields his command with sadistic fury until an epidemic of scurvy attacks the crew and, when he refuses to go ashore for needed provision, mutiny and insubordination results...and, then, the French flagship arrives.
Who directed Tyrant of the Sea?
Tyrant of the Sea was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Tyrant of the Sea?
The principal cast of Tyrant of the Sea includes Rhys Williams, Ron Randell, Valentine Perkins, Doris Lloyd, Lester Matthews.
When was Tyrant of the Sea released and how long is it?
Tyrant of the Sea was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tyrant of the Sea?
Tyrant of the Sea holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).